Galio vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to control short trades and protect your ADC from Maokai's root engages.
Deny Maokai brush control to limit his sapling vision and reduce enemy engage angles.
Prioritize wave states that allow you to push and roam with (R) to impact river fights and side skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Take short trades using (Q) and passive, hold (W) and (E) to punish Maokai stepping too close.
Hold (W) taunt to peel for ADC when Maokai commits (W) root or (R) engage.
Deny Maokai brush control to limit his sapling poke and reduce enemy ADC follow-up angles.

Danger windows

(W) root and (R) ultimate create strong engage angles; hold (W) taunt and (E) knock-up for peel.
Losing brush control increases risk of sapling poke and surprise roots; maintain vision and clear saplings.
Enemy ADC follow-up on rooted targets creates burst windows; position to protect ADC and avoid clustered river paths.

Early game

Track level 2 carefully; only contest wave if ADC can follow your engage with (W)+(E).
Deny Maokai brush by warding early and clearing saplings to reduce his engage threat.
Use mid-wave pressure to create safe roam windows with (R) while your ADC maintains safe positioning.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo enables your first real engage; respect this timing before committing.
Level 6: Your (R) allows impactful roams and counter-engage; use it to protect ADC or join fights.
First durability or AP item: enhances your short trades and survivability, enabling safer lane pressure and roams.

Win conditions

Convert wave control into safe ADC access by denying Maokai brush and sapling vision.
Use (R) to roam and impact river fights, enabling dragon setups and side skirmishes.
Protect ADC from Maokai's root engages with well-timed (W) taunt and (E) knock-up to enable sustained fights.